EARL V LEARNING
HB2310
EARL V LEARNING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Effective Immediately
• Requires the TEA to work with the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Workforce Commission to develop a statewide strategic plan focused on improving early learning and educational access for young children with disabilities or developmental delays
• Requires the plan to: o outline ways to increase inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood education and child care programs o Identify current barriers to inclusion and offer recommendations for changes to funding structures and policy to improve outcomes o Include strategies to strengthen provider staffing and training, coordinate the use of existing resources, support smooth transitions between programs for families, and promote stronger partnerships between early childhood providers and public schools o Be completed by September 1, 2026, with updates required every four years
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